That 60s Podcast
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That 60s Podcast
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That 60s Podcast is your immersive journey into one of the most transformative decades in modern history. This podcast dives deep into the cultural, political, and social events of the 1960s, uncovering the stories, people, and events that shaped the era.
This day in 1960s history:
November 12, 1961: Romanian gymnast Nadia Comăneci was born; she later scored the first perfect 10s in Olympic gymnastics, delivering iconic routines that revolutionized technique, scoring, and global interest in the sport. To see more, visit that60spodcast.com
November 12, 2025 at 7:01 PM
This day in 1960s history:
November 11, 1963: Beatles manager Brian Epstein met Ed Sullivan in New York, sealing the deal for the band’s iconic Ed Sullivan Show appearances that launched Beatlemania in America. Discover more at that60spodcast.com. Please subscribe and follow us on social media
November 11, 2025 at 7:06 PM
This day in 1960s history:
November 10, 1969: Sesame Street premiered on U.S. public television, introducing a research-based approach to preschool education that transformed children’s TV and became a global learning phenomenon. To see more, visit that60spodcast.com.
November 10, 2025 at 7:01 PM
This day in 1960s history:
November 9, 1965: A massive blackout swept across Ontario and much of the U.S. Northeast, leaving millions in the dark, halting transit and industry, and sparking major changes in grid planning and power-system reliability. To see more, visit that60spodcast.com
November 9, 2025 at 7:00 PM
This day in 1960s history:
November 8, 1960: John F. Kennedy narrowly defeated Richard Nixon to become president-elect in a pivotal Cold War-era election, becoming the youngest man elected U.S. president and the first Roman Catholic to hold the office. To see more, visit that60spodcast.com
November 8, 2025 at 7:01 PM
This day in 1960s history:
November 7, 1965: The Pillsbury Doughboy (Poppin’ Fresh) debuted in a TV commercial for Pillsbury, charming audiences with his giggle and pokeable belly—quickly becoming an enduring advertising icon. To see more, visit that60spodcast.com
November 7, 2025 at 7:02 PM
This day in 1960s history:
November 6, 1966: NASA launched Lunar Orbiter 2 to photograph prospective Apollo landing sites, returning high-resolution images that mapped candidate sites and aided mission planners, and provided crucial data used by Apollo engineers. For more, visit that60spodcast.com
November 6, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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November 5, 1961: A fierce Santa Ana–fueled blaze ripped through Bel Air, destroying hundreds of homes and reshaping Los Angeles’ hillsides and communities. The deadly fire exposed vulnerabilities in firefighting and disaster planning. For more, visit that60spodcast.com
November 5, 2025 at 7:02 PM
This day in 1960s history:
November 4, 1965: Harvard paleobotanist Elso Barghoorn announced the discovery of ~3-billion-year-old microfossils, evidence of Precambrian life that pushed back the known age of life and launched modern Precambrian paleobiology. To see more, visit that60spodcast.com
November 4, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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November 3, 1964: Lyndon B. Johnson won a landslide victory over Barry Goldwater in the U.S. presidential election, solidifying his Great Society mandate. To see more, visit that60spodcast.com. Please subscribe and follow us on social media
November 3, 2025 at 7:02 PM
This day in 1960s history:
November 2, 1961: Soviet intelligence asset Oleg Penkovsky’s cover was blown after a CIA case officer was caught collecting dropped material — a pivotal Cold War espionage exposure that led to Penkovsky’s arrest. To see more, visit that60spodcast.com
November 2, 2025 at 7:01 PM
This day in 1960s history:
November 1, 1969: TWA Flight 85, hijacked after departing California, landed at Rome’s Fiumicino Airport after an 18-hour airborne ordeal that spanned multiple stops; the hijacker was captured and passengers freed. To see more, visit that60spodcast.com
November 2, 2025 at 5:19 PM
This day in 1960s history:
November 1, 1969: TWA Flight 85, hijacked after departing California, landed at Rome’s Fiumicino Airport after an 18-hour airborne ordeal that spanned multiple stops; the hijacker was captured and passengers freed. To see more, visit that60spodcast.com
November 1, 2025 at 6:01 PM
This day in 1960s history:
October 31, 1969: Wal-Mart was formally incorporated after Sam Walton's retail chain (founded 1962) was organized as Wal-Mart, Inc., setting the stage for a global retail giant. To see more, visit that60spodcast.com. Please subscribe and follow us on social media
October 31, 2025 at 6:03 PM
This day in 1960s history:
October 30, 1961: The Soviet Union detonated the "Tsar Bomba," the largest nuclear bomb ever tested over Novaya Zemlya. Its ~50-megaton blast produced the largest man-made explosion and became a chilling symbol of Cold War power. To see more, visit that60spodcast.com
October 30, 2025 at 6:03 PM
This day in 1960s history:
October 29, 1969: The first message over ARPANET — the precursor to the Internet — was sent between UCLA and SRI, but the system crashed after two letters ("LO"). It marked the birth of networked digital communication. To see more, visit that60spodcast.com
October 29, 2025 at 6:05 PM
This day in 1960s history:
October 28, 1962: Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev announced the removal of Soviet ballistic missiles from Cuba, effectively ending the 13-day Cuban Missile Crisis. To see more, visit that60spodcast.com. Please subscribe and follow us on social media
October 28, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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October 27, 1968: The 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City formally closed after a Games marked by record performances and the iconic Black Power protest. To see more, visit that60spodcast.com. Please subscribe and follow us on social media
October 27, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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October 26, 1967: Mohammad Reza Pahlavi was crowned Shah of Iran in a lavish coronation of imperial pomp that underscored his regime’s ambitions and drew global attention. To see more, visit that60spodcast.com. Please subscribe and follow us on social media
October 26, 2025 at 6:02 PM
This day in 1960s history:
October 25, 1968: Led Zeppelin performed under that name for the first time at Surrey University, England — a landmark moment in rock history that marked the start of a legendary career. To see more, visit that60spodcast.com. Please subscribe and follow us on social media
October 25, 2025 at 6:01 PM
This day in 1960s history:
October 24, 1969: Morris and Lona Cohen — spies known as Peter and Helen Kroger — were released in Britain after long imprisonment, closing a Cold War chapter that captured headlines on both sides of the Atlantic and global intrigue. To see more, visit that60spodcast.com
October 24, 2025 at 6:04 PM
This day in 1960s history:
October 23, 1962: The U.S. naval “quarantine” of Cuba began as American warships moved to intercept Soviet vessels carrying missile components — the crisis' most dangerous phase. To see more, visit that60spodcast.com. Please subscribe and follow us on social media
October 23, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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October 22, 1962: President John F. Kennedy revealed Soviet missile sites in Cuba and announced a naval "quarantine," a dramatic turning point in the Cuban Missile Crisis. To see more, visit that60spodcast.com. Please subscribe and follow us on social media
October 22, 2025 at 6:04 PM
This day in 1960s history:
October 21, 1967: Tens of thousands marched on the Pentagon in a major anti-Vietnam War demonstration in Washington, D.C., featuring activists and symbolic acts (including Abbie Hoffman’s attempt to “levitate” the Pentagon). To see more, visit that60spodcast.com
October 21, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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October 20, 1969: Experimental results suggesting substructure inside protons—early evidence for quarks—were published, reshaping particle physics and our understanding of matter. To see more, visit that60spodcast.com. Please subscribe and follow us on social media
October 20, 2025 at 6:13 PM